hoi an tour

The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Trieu Chau Assembly house, 200 years old Tan Ky House & Historical museum. We take a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town’s multi-cultural past. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 2: HOI AN – HUE (B/L-)

07.00 Breakfast at hotel.

07.45 – 08.00 Pick up at hotel & transfer to bus station, leave for Hue – ancient capital which perhaps best known for its historic monuments, which have earned it a place in the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

12.00 Arrival Hue. Pick up & transfer for lunch at local restaurant.

13.30 After lunch, transfer to visit Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Then take a boat trip on the romantic Huong (Perfume) river to visit Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu 7-storey pagoda.

Hue is one of places which has many cultural heritages. Up to now, there is no places like Hue where still remains a lot of original historical vestiges such as : Royal palaces, beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings, tens of pagodas constructed more than 300 years ago. Besides, Hue is a place where the royal music,sophisticated handicraft and traditional famous dishes originated. Hue, the ancient capital of vietnam, is classified by the government as a very precious property and on December 1993 Hue was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.

DAY 1: HOI AN – HUE (OPEN BUS) (-/L/-)

07.45 – 08.00 Bus pick up at hotel & transfer to Hue ancient capital which perhaps best known

for its historic monuments, which have earned it a place in the UNESCO’s World Heritage

12.00 Arrive in Hue City. Pick up & transfer for lunch at local restaurant

13.30 After lunch, transfer to visit Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Then take a boat trip on the romantic Huong (Perfume) river to visit Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu 7-storey pagoda.

17:00 Transfer to hotel for check-in. Free at leisure. Overnight in Hue.

Note:

• There is no guide accompanying pax on bus from Hoi An to Hue

• For safety reason, pax are requested to wear lifejacket during cruising tour on Huong river

DAY 2: CITY TOUR IN HUE & SEE OFF (B/L/-)

07.00 Have breakfast at hotel.

07.45 – 08.00 Our tour guide and car will pick you up & transfer to visit Minh Mang, Khai Dinh & Tu Duc kings’ mausoleum. Then visit the incense making village & conical hat making village

Cham islands are 15km from Cua Dai. There are seven islands altogether named according to their shape or characteristics. They are called Lao ( pear ), Dai ( long ), La ( leaf), Kho ( dry ),Tai ( ear ),Mo ( tomb ) and Nom ( East Wind ). They have good climate, cool the year round, trees and animals as well as marine life are plentiful here. On the island, there are precious bird nests while under the water, the coral is marvelous. There are also scenic spots around the island, such as Suoi Tinh ( Love stream), Suoi Ong ( Sir’s stream ), Hon Chong ( Piled up rocks ), Hang Ba ( The lady’s cave ). The island is also surrounded by very nice beaches with clean white sand and transparent, cool water.

PROGRAM

8:00: The local tour guide will pick you up at the hotel’s lobby, you will be transferred to Cua Dai harbor to register with the Border Police before heading to the islands. When arriving in the island, your guide will take you to the showroom where the history, map, objects are displayed. visiting Au Thuyen where the local boats are hidden in big storms, walking along the rice field to the over-100-years-old temple of Hai Tang.

9:50 –11:00: Going back to the boat for snorkeling for half an hour at Xep beach. Here you can swim, see the forest of nice coral under the sea, then go to Bai Bac beach for lunch and relax.

14:00: Back to Cua Dai estuary where out vehicle will take you back to Hoi An.

My Son, located 50 km from Hoi An, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises of more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with intricate red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower built to reflect the divinity of the King.

1. Full –day Programme: (bus – boat):

08:00 am: local guide pick you up at the hotel’s lobby a departing for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son.

Arrive My Son, discover the majestic ancient ruins including ancient towers which were built from 4th C.

Then go to the dock and board on boat cruise along Thu Bon river back to Hoi An with light lunch. On the

way we will stop at Carpentry village. 14.30 Ends of tour.

2. Half-day Programme:

08.00 am: local guide pick up you at the hotel’s lobby and depart for the ancient Cham ruins of My Son.

Arrive My Son, discover the majestic ancient ruins including ancient towers which were built from the